Replace your 08 number with a better alternative

08 number costs are changing. Customers using these numbers are advised to replace 08 numbers with one of these more attractive alternatives.

In response to public confusion over the cost of calling 08xx numbers (eg. 0844, 0845, 0870, 0871), Ofcom recently changed their pricing framework.

Many telecoms companies (both landline and mobile) are exploiting this by charging much more for calls to these numbers, making them unattractive for customers to call. When you depend on these numbers to attact customers this can make a substantial impact on your bottom line.

0870 numbers have been particularly hard-hit, as they were being charged at geographical rates (often free) but now will typically attract a charge of 50p/minute or more.

Your Options

Most of our customers using 08 numbers will want to change to something more affordable.

There are several options:

Switch to an 03 Non Geographic Number

Either 0333 xxx xxxx, 0345 xxx xxxx, 0370 xxx xxxx
These are non-geographic in nature, but geographic in their economics.Search 03 numbers here

Switch to a Geographic 'Local' Number

More and more of our customers are going "old school" and reverting to numbers related to their area (or an area they aspire to!). These are also the best bet if you wish to be called from overseas.Search local numbers here

Switch to a new 0800 Freephone Number

Ofcom got it right by insisting 0800 numbers are free to call, even from mobiles. 0800 numbers cost you a little more to receive calls on, but they send the message that you are prepared to go the extra mile to make life easy for your customers.Search 0800 numbers here

Special Offers

If you have been hit by this issue why not replace your aging 08 number at a special discount price.

0845 686 Mirror Number Offer

Customers with numbers beginning 0845 686 will have first refusal on the corresponding 0345 686 number.

03: executive summary

Cost to call: 'Not much' from BT landlines (it depends on what price plans the caller is on). It's usually taken from inclusive minutes. The same applies to UK mobiles.

Image: Indicates in the UK. Shows customers that you care about their costs to call you.

Cost of ownership: The owner pays setup and regular rental fees. Call fees will apply on top, but may be very low for UK landline or VOIP termination.
dmClub 03 numbers cost between 1.0 and 1.25 ppmppm: pence per minute (ex VAT) to divert to UK landlines. Fowarding to VOIP is done without charge resulting in a fixed cost service

International accessibility: Good.

Regulatory issues: No special issues.

Mobile accessibility: Very good. Pricing of calls from mobiles to UK 03 numbers are one of the big attractions of the range.

Typical Applications: As a main 'switchboard number' for UK-wide companies.
03 numbers are very much in vogue these days, with public suspicion over misuse of the 08 number ranges.
With calls from mobiles being mostly without charge, 03 numbers (particularly Gold ones) are arguably 'the new 0800!'

Also consider...

Choose a gold number to add to the professional feel for a fairly modest additional one-off cost.

A Fax Number, perhaps the next number along, to maintain consistency on your business card/notepaper.

0800 numbers may be more appropriate if you're fighting for business as they're cheaper to call.

UK Local numbers may be more appropriate if you serve a more local community

This information is intended to be generally relevant to 03 numbers from whoever they are purchased. Highlighted points are specific to dmClub.

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